Camp CONGRESS FOR GIRLS CHICAGO 2020 IS A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT
INTRODUCES GIRLS AGES 8 TO 17 TO POLITICS. Camp begins with a lesson
on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run
for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for
the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform,
campaign finance plan and a political ad. All campers will register to
vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to CONGRESS AND SWORN
IN, the newly installed members of CONGRESS WILL LEARN HOW TO
INTRODUCE A BILL, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow
legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on
the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of
the bill by our Ms. President. All participants will receive
Certificate of Completion. The camp day runs from 8am to 3pm. For
additional information contact US at +1 (202) 660-1457 ext 2,via email
at info@girlsinpolitics.org or visit our website at
www.GIRLSINPOLITICS.org. Answers to frequently asked questions. Is the
registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable
unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable
to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used
at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. How many
tickets must be purchased to qualify for the group rate? Any purchase
of 5 or more tickets qualifies for the group rate. Is lunch
provided? Lunch is provided as are snacks. Snacks include fresh
apples, bananas and granola bars. Water will be served with lunch and
available throughout the day. No sodas or juice will be served.
Breakfast is not served. Are accommodations made for allergies or
dietary restrictions? A vegetarian lunch option will be provided, no
pork will be served. No nuts are allowed in the meeting room.
Participants with other dietary restrictions or allergies should bring
lunch and snacks if necessary. What is the dress code? Participants
are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Each participant will
receive a GIP logo t-shirt that may be worn during the session. We
carry sizes youth medium through ***** medium. Do parents attend? The
sessions are drop-off sessions and parents/chaperones are welcome to
wait in hotel lobby or any of the lounge areas of the hotel. Is this a
partisan program or supported by a political party? Are scholarships
available? The GIRLS IN POLITICS INITIATIVE IS AN INDEPENDENT
ORGANIZATION THAT IS SELF-funded through the fees generated from
hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. Financial aid is
available on a first come, first serve basis.
Email info@girlsinpolitics.org to for all financial aid inquiries.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that
currently or have previously worked in government or electoral
politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed
teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background
checks and WWC cards. Watch the GIRLS IN POLITICS INITIATIVE™ on Now
This
News https://nowthisnews.com/videos/her/camp-congress-encourages-young-girls-to-run-for-office
[https://nowthisnews.com/videos/her/camp-congress-encourages-young-girls-to-run-for-office]
Watch the GIRLS IN POLITICS INITIATIVE™ on MSNBC’s Melissa
Harris-Perry Show. “Camp empowers young GIRLS TO RUN FOR
OFFICE” http://www.nbcnews.com/video/mhp/52698319
[http://www.nbcnews.com/video/mhp/52698319] Watch the GIRLS IN
POLITICS INITIATIVE™ on RTL Nieuws New York. "Bestemming Witte Huis
(afl. 25): Vrouwen aan de macht" | "Destination White House (ep. 25):
Women in Power" https://youtu.be/YDxjMrAievo
[https://youtu.be/YDxjMrAievo]
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